JimBouton

I'd take the A.L. Cental, East, and West over the N.L. Central. The National League is simply an inferior league at this juncture. These things are cyclical, so that will inevitably reverse itself, but currently the N.L. is lagging far behind.

How is them getting embarrassed last year any different than them getting embarrassed in 2004, or 2003, or 2002, etc., etc., etc.

I think Frank's problem was more with how (via voice message) the organization went about notifying him of thier decision to buy out his contract. He seems hurt that Jerry Reinsdorf didn't take the time to call him personally, which seems like somehwhat reasonable after 16 years of service.